Best time to go
Allow roughly 4 km return and 1 to 1.5 hours from Sundial Carpark. Most of the route is a manageable, gradual walk, but the final few hundred metres are steeper and rockier, with stone steps and uneven footing. The last section to the high point can feel like a short rock scramble, so sturdy shoes are worth bringing.
Spring is the standout season for wildflowers. For cooler walking and softer light on the ranges, start early or go later in the day, allowing enough time to finish the rocky return before dark. The shared Pinnacle trailhead is more likely to feel busy on weekends and holidays than on a weekday morning.
